Dispensary rule change sought

WALSENBURG — City Council will reconsider a requirement in its medical marijuana ordinance at the request of a couple who is proposing a dispensary on West Seventh Street.

According to the Huerfano World Journal, the city ordinance calls for a 200-foot distance between a private residence and a medical marijuana dispensary. Pete and Maria Platt of Plattinum Organics asked the distance requirement be changed.

Council ordered their attorney to draft potential ordinance changes for consideration at its next meeting.

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Closed pen worth less than expected

WALSENBURG — The Colorado Board of Assessment Appeals has valued the now-empty Correctional Corporation of America prison and property lower than expected, which will impact the county’s tax-collecting entities.

According to the Huerfano World Journal, the property was valued at $14.3 million, far lower than the $27 million county valuation.

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Alamosa deputy faces charges

ALAMOSA — A former Alamosa County sheriff’s deputy faces criminal charges for allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with an inmate at the Alamosa County jail.

Dale Michael Jordan, 34, faces two felony and two misdemeanor charges, according to the Valley Courier. A preliminary hearing is slated for April 28.

Man receives 6 years in death

WALSENBURG — Roberto Lopez, 23, was sentenced to six years in prison in the January 2013 stabbing death of his La Veta roommate as part of a reckless manslaughter plea agreement.

Lopez apologized for the incident which led to the death of Eraclio Lopez-Lopez, according to the Huerfano World Journal.